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By Lana Hamilton

It has been over a year since the Lonestar rodeo came to town, and thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the blessing of the Washington County Fair Board, it is back!

This year’s event will be a two day event on Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, at the grandstand during the Washington County Fair. Each night the rodeo action will start at 7 p.m. Watch for ticket information coming soon.

The very popular event filled the grandstand during the 2023 fair. It is a place where lots of people will be exposed to your advertising. If you own a local business, you will want to be a part of this event.

There are many sponsorship opportunities available. A main event platinum sponsor, with a sponsorship of $5,000 or more, will be an official sponsor of an event at each performance. This will garner you a 10x10 vendor spot and the opportunity to give our promotional material. A sponsor banner or a sign will be hung in the arena during both performances for optimal brand exposure. In addition, your sponsor name will be announced at the performances, be included in the fair program and on Washington County Fair Rodeo social media.

A gold buckle sponsor can be obtained with a $3,000 sponsorship. A business sign or banner will be hung in the arena, along with recognition in the fair program and numerous announcements during the two day event. Your name will be included in social media posts and you will have the opportunity to hand out promotional materials at the rodeo at your 10x10 vendor booth.

For $1,000 to $2,000, sponsors will be a silver buckle sponsor. The benefits of this include sponsor-provided banners or signs to be hung in the arena, mention on social media, a 10x10 vendor booth and recognition in the fair program.

A bronze sponsorship, $500 to $900, will give sponsors recognition in all social media posts, an ad in the fair program and a 10x10 vendor booth. Please contact Liz Losson for additional sponsorship opportunities at 269-808-3752. Any and all community support is greatly appreciated for this spectacular event. 

Sponsorship needs to be obtained by March 1 in order to be included in the fair program.  A business card or logo will be needed for advertising purposes.

Help make this year’s rodeo twice as big as the last one.

• Law & Justice
• Crime
• Indiana State Police

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By Master Trooper Hensley, Indiana State Police

A second person has been charged after investigators believe he participated in assisting the suspect wanted in the shooting of an Orange County Deputy Sheriff on January 3rd, 2025.

On January 3rd, just before 1 a.m., Orange County Deputy Sheriff Zac Andry stopped to check on a disabled vehicle in the roadway at US Highway 150 and State Road 56. During the interaction with the driver, Austin Schepers, Schepers shot Deputy Andry multiple times and fled the scene. Hours later, Schepers fled to a residence in the 1800 block of Market Street in New Albany.

Through their investigation, State Police Detectives Clay Boley and Steven Peyton believe 37-year-old James Adams of Commiskey had arrived at the apartment on Market Street on January 3rd at the request of Schepers. Investigators believe that Adams was of full knowledge of the situation that Schepers was in, and that he was instrumental in helping Schepers get to Craig Street in Louisville. Craig Street is one block west of Wheeler Avenue, where Schepers was ultimately found on January 4.

Adams was already incarcerated in the Scott County Jail on unrelated charges. The warrant for his arrest through Floyd County was served on Adams at the Scott County Jail.

The Indiana State Police insists that those responsible for assisting criminals within their efforts to elude capture by law enforcement will be investigated and charged for their actions.

Arrested and Charges:

James Adams, 37, Commiskey, Indiana

• Assisting a Criminal, Level 5 Felony
• False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor